What happens after Halloween? Christmas enters my mind...

Now, that Halloween has come and gone can we skip Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas now... HAHA

I've been hunting for Christmas decorations and mentally planning what, how and where will all my little goodies go? 

1. Wreaths. They can go anywhere; fireplace, over mirrors, doors, hallways, windows. ANYWHERE!
2. Lights. Under couches, over shelves, outside, inside, on the side, over, under... ANYWHERE!
3. Trees. Lighted or not. Inside, inside, kitchen, basement, bath.. ANYWHERE!

Anyways, it's been on my mind day and night, night and day... and yet I still have so much more work to do here before it fastly approaches. And family coming in from out of the country sure adds to the pressure of it being PUrr-Fect.

Here are my finds in the last 2 weekend...

These red glittery stars are from the Dollar store. They are cheap but oh so cute...

5 Doves $1. I have so many ideas for these, or maybe tree ornaments

Silver glittery snow flakes. I'm all about RED and SILVER this year. Even wrapping paper will be RED and SILVER.

These were a pack of 10 again for $1. How can you go wrong?

Wreath from the Salvation Army. Even though I try to stay away from there since they are priced high, here in town and the customer service is atrocious some times I luck out and things come out on the cheap. And this 30' pine wreath was $1.50 YAY BOIYE!!

The tree ornaments in the bags were $2.00 each, the boxes were .30 cents each. All in all it was $6.70

The tree decorations are all different finishes... no point in keeping it all the same texture when they resemble the shades. And, I'm planning on customizing some of them for a little added "personal touch"

I really do like this wreath! She's so clean and purr-ty already. All she needs is some jewelery =)

Target find. $1.70 YAY

Thanks GW, you've made it possible for me to stack up on fake snow and it sure beats PB Faux-Snow Vase Filler price, do you remember how much it was a bag? OY VEY! way too much.

Here's another find... Hob Lobs lighted 24' wreath priced at $19.99 on sale last weekend for $9.99 another SCORE!

I also grabbed a couple more things. The rihnestone snow flakes were $1.50 each., 10 SILVER snow fake Xmas tree ornaments for $6.99, the tiny tree ornaments and Xmas lights for  .30 cents each at GW. Man, how I'm loving the GW and Hob Lob right now! *glee* they will help my house be shiny and pretty.

Here's a closer look at the goodies, aren't they cute? =)

I've been able to find several boxes at the GW outlet store for .30cents each. a couple of sets were LED lights w/ prices of $11.99 each. Now tell me this, who in their right mind would be $11.99 for 100 little lights? LOL

Here is what I'm really looking out for; they are set of 6 Mercury Glass Ornaments. There are from Ballard Design and they are $18.

Thanks for stopping by and looking!

I'm looking forward to seeing all the great stuff you blog-ets come w/ for the Christmas seasons. I think you are all so talented and inovading... You are real "industrious" women!

Please, follow me as I will follow you.

Thanks 

No Drilling DIY Glass Lamp

I've been eye balling these for the last few months. Well, I had no money to spend on these almost $200 clear glass lamps and then I got an idea....

DIY CLEAR GLASS LAMP!

I found the bottle lamp hook ups in my tool box. Who knows where it came from  =)

Put it all together;

The vase cost me $2.99 at the Hob Lob and of course I had the 40% off coupon. Genius!!!

Industrial strength E600 $2.99

Then I taped it into position

I waited about 4 hrs before I removed the tape. PS; the extra glue will stay there since it dries hard, so try to rub it off prior to setting.

Voila!

My word this was so much fun to do last night. And it only took me about 30 mins to put it all together and then there is the waiting time to dry... that was the hardest thing to do ;)

BTW; I don't like the shade but I had to share this DIY ASAP! I can't wait to see how others will stain the glass, fill the dome and other great DIY ideas for it.

Enjoy =)

PS: I've been daily stalking Thrifty Decor Chick... think she'll see this? =)

UPDATE:

 **I've replaced the shade w/ the Restoration Hardware one I found at GW. I'm still not satisfied, I'm truly looking for a drum shade in pleather black.

Small Before and After

Little changes in the living room. I get bored easily and have to switch a few things every once in a while to make the eyes pop. LOL

Old TV stand... what a mess!

Old shelf in the corner. Big and bulky.

See the old cushions? too beige, they just blend in and don't give any kind of effect to the eye.

GW leaning shelf that I got for 17.00 New in the unopened box. The cushions are from an old shower curtain I inherited from my brother for a garage sale and as soon as I saw it I knew it would make for neat cushions and ottoman upholstery. Debbie took out her sewing machine and worked her magic since I have yet to buy a machine (it's on the wish list). Sorry, for the very dark picture, I need to find time and clean my pro camera... it's been a yr since I've used it.
I just need to paint (Behr Creamy Mushroom) like the basement and I think I'll take a break =)

Does this happen to your furniture when you paint it black?

A bit dusty. Thank goodness I'm home to dust "everyday". The boys and I can't stand the small dust on the surfaces so it's quite cute to see my 5 year old grab a rag and wipe it clean, I must be doing something right =)

Here is the catch the remotes... I think it's fun and unexpected. What do you think?

See my coupons? LOL (Hob Lob, Meijer, Chase, Home Depot, Bed Bath and Beyond)

Glass Vases

I have a secret! But it's not time to spill it yet! =)

Do you have any idea what will become of this? I do..

I will reveal next week! woot woot

Living Room New Touches

I can't express how much I love GW. I have found some great pieces there. I can honestly say that my whole has a touch of not all GW finds.

Hob Lob, World Market and garage sales have also been a source for finding things that are on my wish board.

Hammary entertainment center... she is cherry wood beautiful (weighing a ton) and makes quite the statement plus, it keeps us organized. The MSRP is $2,179.95!!! I found her at the local Goodwill for... are you ready? are you really ready to hear the take home price? =) $20.00. But always ask for a discount... I got her for $18 after I asked for $15. LOL

There ONE ding on it, but I don't mind it. It's unnoticeable, unless you are looking for it.

Here's the icing. I'm still working on some sprinkles =)

PB dome, PB candles, candle holders and one of my apothecary jars.

Garage Sales and GW...

... boy am I tired! =)

Treasure hunting today and I think I was successful... just imagine what I'll find this Friday *snickers*.


Garage Sale Finds

Great lamp, gives out perfect romantic lighting

I'm going to use this tray for tea and coffee nights. For now I'm displaying it on the bottom of the side / coffee tables

4X lighted mirror

I got all three for $10; not bad eh?


Goodwill

This is where the real treasure hunting begins =)

Restoration Hardware lamp shade. .30 cents

Wicker planter / trash basket .30 cents

Louis Vuitton bag .30 cents (you can't imagine how many label bags I have)

Hob Lob shoe picture .30 cents (it's BIG) I just need to touch up the frame a bit and VOILA, she'll be gorge

And little extras...

What an exciting day! Great finds everywhere... (thanks Cheri for keeping your eyes open) =)

What I was looking for and didn't find:
1. Coffee table for basement
2. Ladder shelf
3. Queen size comforter ?
4. 3 wick candles
5. Brown or tan rugs

Maybe this Friday I'll hit the Church sales and find my bits there.